T4EU

We cordially invited Language Professionals from the T4EU Alliance and the UNIGR Network to the
 

1st T4EU Multilingual Campus Workshop for Language Professionals

Wednesday, 18 September 2024 – Friday, 20 September 2024

At Saarland University Campus, 66123 Saarbrücken, Germany
 

Goals

This event aimed at improving cross-border collaboration in language instruction. To do so we 

• exchanged and collected information about our respective language teaching approaches, resources, and structures.
• shared best practices and visions for the creation of joint language teaching offers.
• investigated the current state of language teaching approaches in higher education networks, including the resources and structures available.

Hands-on Workshops dealt with the following topics

• Creating a digital repository for (open source) texts, images, and audiovisual materials for language learning
• The Framework for an International T4EU Language Passport
• Structuring and publishing a catalogue of Higher Education Language Learning Opportunities

1. Early Get Together (17 September)

   On the first evening, we met up in a restaurant serving Levantine specialties as a kind of pre-conference warm-up. From vegan hummus variations and labneh (cream cheese) to gilthead fillet or grilled lamb, there was something for all tastes. We met at the restaurant from 19h30/20h00. 

   Incidentally, those who already had a long drive behind them in the evening were pleased that the restaurant was literally only a few steps away from the hotel. This was also practical for those who arrived in Saarbrücken after 8 p.m. and wanted to join us a little later.

    

2. Saarland Dinner (18 September)

   The most important saying in this part of Germany conveys a simple, but convincing message: The most important thing is to eat well, "Hauptsach' gudd gess" in the regional dialect. On Wednesday night we were pleased to show you what the locals mean by this and discover exotic dishes like Hoorische (Hairy ones) or Geheirade (Married food). 

    

3. Dîner convivial (19 September)

   The French referred to the conference dinner as "dîner de gala." We didn't make it quite that formal, as it was a conference of colleagues organized by colleagues. However, we did want to take you to France on Thursday evening and dine at a typical French brasserie.

    

4. Discovering the Saarland

   Coming to the Saar-Lor-Lux Greater Region, with its 4 countries and 4 national languages, was well worth the trip, not only for the conference. Below, you would have found a number of brochures with suggestions for sights, activities, and short trips in and around Saarland's capital and the surrounding regions. We also organized a more extended group tour of Saarbrücken and its surroundings on Saturday, but of course, you could also explore the so-called Grande Région on your own.
   
   
    

Erasmus+ Funding

This event was a training event for teachers and professionals in Higher Education. This type of mobility can be financially supported by the Erasmus Staff Mobility Program. We recommend contacting your local International Office about this funding option.

Further information on financing your participation

Here are some links to local pages that explain the Erasmus+ Funding

• Exchange opportunities at UP
• T4EU Staff Mobility at UCP
• Staff Mobility at UA
• International Mobility at UT
• Outgoing training visits for VDU staff
• Erasmus+ for staff and teachers at EE

• Mobilité de formation ERASMUS+ à l'UJM